LOGINMaverick was already stretching his arms, ready to shift, when Nora walked straight past him and turned toward the garage behind the palace."Luna, the forest is the other way.""I know where the forest is, Beta." She reached into her pocket and pulled out a car key, waving it at Maverick. "We're driving."Maverick stared at the black jeep as if it had insulted his paws. "Werewolves are faster than that, Luna.""In the bush, yes. On the road, not a chance. Get in already." Nora snorted, already taking the driver's seat. "I choose when to change into a wolf."She could have run. Her legs wanted to. But then she thought of how Leah had been pacing at the back of her mind since the courtyard, restless and warm, still carrying the memory of Hunter's thumb against her skin.She pushed the idea away.If Leah was allowed closer to the surface, there was no guarantee she would keep it together. And Nora had no plans of letting her wolf anywhere near the front of her head today.So she gripped
Only disgust was written on Nora's face as she watched them approach.At that moment, the wind picked up, and Hunter's scent hit her before his shadow did. Leah lurched awake in her head, tail wagging in desperation like a wild mutt. Nora shoved her down hard.The last thing she wanted was to see Hunter in a light he would never deserve.She almost laughed when she noticed Lisa limping. The woman had been fine in the cabin, fine enough to vanish into thin air, and now she leaned on Hunter's arm like someone who had barely escaped death."Good morning, Alpha," she heard her mom greet, so respectfully that Nora had to stop her eyes from rolling.Nora saw Julian bow to her and nodded. She saw the hesitation in her eyes. That was another she-wolf who hated her for taking the hearts of the two men she liked.Julian fought better than most male warriors, and that was why she was the head of the patrolling guards.How could Nora forget that the only reason the Gamma still adored her a little
Nora was just about to step out of her room when Maverick arrived.She snorted in disdain, gave him a single glance, and walked past him."Luna, the Alpha King asked me to get you," Maverick said, following after her like a puppy after its mother."You could've mentioned his full name and see if it would work better," Nora said, rolling her eyes, her slender waist swaying from side to side in her black jeans. She'd made sure to take her shower, scrubbing every part of her as if it would help her wolf forget what they had witnessed earlier in the cabin."Please, Luna." The desperation in Maverick's voice was hard to miss, but she paid him no attention.Nora had already guessed the reason. Lisa was back.Earlier, a strong bolt of lightning had cracked across the sky, and only after that did Lisa's scent begin to drift through the palace. That alone spoke volumes about the dark stunts the witch was pulling. Nora had felt it all, and she had decided not to interfere. Lisa would only turn
Beta Maverick was panting heavily as he morphed into his human form and bowed slightly at his Alpha King."She really did call you over," Hunter chuckled in spite of himself. "Alpha, what's wrong? Luna sounded worried through the pack bond," Maverick said. He took one look at Hunter and saw that he was perfectly fine. So why had Luna called him over with such urgency?"Nora was worried about me?" Hunter couldn't believe what he'd just heard. "How many times have I warned you not to call her that in front of me?"Maverick bowed once again. "I'm sorry, Your Highness.""Always apologizing. I just can't get through to you." Hunter shook his head in irritation as he turned to grip the terrace railings, his fingers so tight his knuckles turned white."I can feel the emotions from our mate. Leah's heart is shattered," Magnus whimpered."Get over it, Magnus. The fact that their hearts are hurt doesn't mean they will ever accept us."At this point, Hunter was getting pissed at his wolf. He
It was almost 1:00 AM, but the moonlight glowed bright enough for Nora’s eyes to see everything happening in the cabin. And she saw something she wished she’d never let her wolf witness.Right there, on the wooden railings of the cabin, were Hunter and Lisa. He was pounding into her furiously, like a truck with no brakes. Nora heard a whimper from Leah and immediately shifted into her human form. She masked their scent and slid behind a thick oak. The night was beautiful, a soothing breeze washing over them as she sat on the root of the tree so Leah could take a breather. But that didn’t placate the wolf’s mood. “With all the handsome men I’ve surrounded myself with, you still want this asshole?” Nora sighed. Honestly, she felt bad for her wolf’s soft heart. She could feel every bit of Leah’s emotions. “You’re both mean and heartless,” Leah panted in her head. “I just chose to be happy, Leah.” Nora sighed again, biting her lower lip before continuing. “I’m sorry. We can
As Nora returned to her old chambers, her mind was locked in an internal argument with Leah, her wolf. "He smells different," Nora insisted. "Before I left five years ago, Hunter had smelled like cedarwood with amber—warm and distinctive. But now the amber seems to have faded." "You're wrong," Leah countered through their mental link. "He still smells exactly the same to me. You're just irritated by your hatred for him." "Whatever," Nora shrugged, deciding to drop the conversation. Obviously, her wolf still had some softness for its mate. Her wolf was being stubborn, and she had more pressing concerns. The room was exactly as she'd left it. Every detail, every memory, every piece of furniture remained untouched. As her eyes scanned the familiar space, she found herself drifting backward into the past. Memories of happier times threatened to surface. She shook her head sharply, dismissing them. There was no room for nostalgia now. She needed to refresh and sleep. A run th
"Luna stop running." "Will you maniacs just get off my trail?" she hissed, increasing her speed. She wanted to get as far as possible from these people. They probably need something from her. That would only explain the reason they have been following her everywhere lately. "Stop running, Luna",
In a wide and spacious room that had chairs around a wide table, the atmosphere was tense as Hunter stared at the elders with curiosity in his eyes. There were about nine of them. He knew they were only there to nag him about something and nothing more. The way their eyes were sparkling with
"ahhhh-hhaaaaa" Hunter yawned tiredly, as he looked at his beta with droopy eyes. "Let's stop here for today, it's almost 2:00am. Let's continue tomorrow. Just let me know if you hear any information from that pack, Julian." he looked at his gamma and said as he stood up and staggered towards the d
Nora Wyatt, woke up feeling light and refreshed. It was a new day, a very lovely one and she was set to have fun today just like she had always done. It feels so good to have your life all to yourself with no disturbances and people under your feet to command. She lives a healthy, fun life!That's







